Kathmandu
Kathmandu (name) means the capital and largest city of Nepal. Example: “Trekkers often fly into Kathmandu before heading up toward Everest base camp.”
How to use Kathmandu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNepal's capital city, sitting in a valley in the Himalayas.
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Trekkers often fly into _____ before heading up toward Everest base camp.
Etymology
From Nepali, ultimately from Sanskrit words meaning "wood" and "pavilion" — a nod to a temple said to have been built from a single tree.
Rhymes for Kathmandu
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What does “Kathmandu” mean?
The word “Kathmandu” means the capital and largest city of Nepal. In plain terms, nepal's capital city, sitting in a valley in the Himalayas.
How do you pronounce “Kathmandu”?
“Kathmandu” is pronounced kat-man-DOO (/ˌkæt.mænˈdu/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kathmandu” in a sentence?
Here is “Kathmandu” used in a sentence: “Trekkers often fly into Kathmandu before heading up toward Everest base camp.”
What part of speech is “Kathmandu”?
“Kathmandu” is a name.
Where does the word “Kathmandu” come from?
The word “Kathmandu” comes from Sanskrit. From Nepali, ultimately from Sanskrit words meaning "wood" and "pavilion" — a nod to a temple said to have been built from a single tree.
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